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All Granby Public Schools staff engaged in a high energy convocation to explore our theme, Connect. Believe. Achieve, and prepare for the year ahead.
Eric Harrison, president and CEO of United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut, was selected as one of the Hartford Business Journal’s 2024 C-Suite Award Honorees.
The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services has again prioritized vaping as a Connecticut initiative.
Transfer Station hours: In addition to Saturdays, the transfer station will be open Wednesday mornings (8 a.m. to noon) through Nov. 20.
Visiting Nurse and Hospice of Litchfield County (VNHLC) seeks hospice volunteers for its growing hospice program. The agency cares for patients who live in towns throughout Litchfield County and the Farming-ton Valley.
Sign up for the Poll Worker Team now
Poll workers are still needed for both early voting and the presidential election in November.
Voters will be able to vote for one candidate in each category to serve the term noted.
We are now settling into the routines of the new school year. Kids are getting comfortable with their teachers and their schedule, adapting to new policies and are engaged in the learning process.
On Oct. 27, Valley Pre-School families enjoyed its annual Spooktacular event. Spooktacular is an outdoor event showcasing dozens of jack o’lanterns the children carved in class, along with those brought in by families.
In the fast-paced rush of today’s world, one constant remains at the center of the community in Granby— the Granby Public Library. For decades, the library has served as a valuable resource for curious learners of all ages: a place to peruse its shelves in hopes of finding a new book to enjoy, access the internet, or stop by to catch up with friends over a game of chess.
The Granby Lions recently completed its annual vision screening of preschool and elementary school children in Granby.
Granby has recently been awarded a Small-Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) grant in the amount of $453,666.24 to build an ADA-accessible walking path around Salmon Brook Park.
At Thanksgiving, we have dinner with our family or friends. We usually offer thanks for our families and the meal we are having and wish our friends goodwill.
Highlights from the meeting held on October 19, 2022
Winterfest 2022 and the “Tunnel of Lights” will be held from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights through Dec. 23.
The Friends of the Southwick Public Library are happy to announce the return of the holiday basket raffle.
The Connecticut Daughters of the American Revolution offers its annual Christmas Open House with tours at the historic Oliver Ellsworth Homestead, 778 Palisado Avenue in Windsor, on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Suffield Players will present One Christmas Eve at Evergreen Mall by Lynne Halliday, James Hindman, Arlene Hutton and Craig Pospisil.
Professor Raymond Erickson, internationally recognized Bach scholar and faculty member at CUNY Graduate Center, will present a program about the famous Ciaccona from Bach’s D minor sonata for solo violin.
Monday, Feb. 6, Fixed Wing Flight: Meet an airplane pilot and demonstrate your flight science skills with our Straw Glider Challenge.
Come to the annual Christmas Bazaar at Old St. Andrew’s Church, Tariffville Rd, Bloomfield, Saturday, Dec. 3, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 4, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Granby Camera Club, Women’s Breakfast, Men’s Breakfast, and Breakfast with Santa
Hartford HealthCare Independence at Home, which has served the community for over 35 years, is looking to hire Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and Patient Care Assistants (PCAs).
Registration is required for many of the library’s programs. To register, follow the links on the library’s website or call the library. To learn more about upcoming programs, sign up for the library’s monthly eNewsletter on the website or by telephone.
Discussion on an increase of $1,460,000 to the School Project Authorization from $7,100,000 to $8,560,000.
The Granby Artists Association (GAA) will host its Holiday Gift Show marketplace at a new location, Pilgrim Covenant Church, 605 Salmon Brook Street, on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Shop for original works of art created by local artists. Discover the talents of your neighbors.
About 75 members of the Granby Land Trust gathered at the Holcomb Farm North Barn on Oct. 23 for a 50th Anniversary Celebration Potluck Dinner.
Trash Holidays: The Christmas and New Year holidays will not affect trash service this year. Barrels must be out on your regularly scheduled day.